Firearms Question with complete solution 2023
Firearms Question with complete solution 2023Rifling The spiral pattern of lands and grooves in the barrel of a firearm lands and grooves This is a term for rifling. Lands are the raised portions between the grooves inside the barrel after the spiral grooves are cut to produce the rifling. Caliber The diameter of the bore measured from land to land, usually expressed in hundredths of an inch or in millimeters Shell Casing the metal housing for the gunpowder of a firearm Cartridge A unit of ammunition, made up of a cartridge case, primer, powder, and bullet. This can also be called a "round" or a "load." It is sometimes incorrectly called a "bullet." Primer An explosive substance that ignites when struck to detonate the powder in a cartridge. Bullet/Slug a metal projectile for firing from a rifle, revolver, or other small firearm, typically cylindrical and pointed, and sometimes containing an explosive Gunpowder an explosive consisting of a powdered mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal.
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